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WP59 AEW

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 AEW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,724 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 96,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 94,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,149 miles

Front tyres becoming low on tread

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,784 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened stabiliser/tie-bar distorted/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres becoming low on tread

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2021 84,734 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 84,734 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2020 77,744 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,593 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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WP59 AEW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP59 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP59 AEW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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